Getting to Know… Mojave Productions

Mojave Productions is a creative-driven production company, born on a ranch in the Mojave Desert where, when you're finally lost, you've arrived.

Bringing together a network of acclaimed directors and photographers, the studio transforms raw, real-life moments into bold, captivating stories that move audiences.

Bolstered by an offering of full creative, production, and post services across both film and photography, the team prides itself on delivering content that cuts through and stays with viewers.

From concept to final cut, it’s all about pushing boundaries and capturing moments that leave a lasting impact. With experience producing content globally, Mojave’s team are no strangers to getting their boots dirty. Whether it’s knee-deep in dust in the Baja Desert, battling the currents of Cloudbreak in Fiji, or braving the frigid cold of northern Japan, they find beauty in authenticity, wherever the story takes them.

Harrison Mark spoke with LBB about the studio’s “boots on the ground approach to production”, the story behind the company name, as well as their latest work for Triumph Motorcycles

LBB> Tell us a bit about Mojave – when did you form and why?

Harrison> We founded Mojave off the back of a feature documentary on the Baja 1000, in 2019. All three founding partners, Lincoln Caplice, Forrest Minchinton and myself, embody a ’boots on the ground’ approach to production, and collectively find getting your hands dirty on set ultimately leads to better results. We're creatives at heart who care about the on-screen outcome, and understand the best ways to get there effectively.

LBB> What’s the story behind your name?

Harrison> Forrest grew up between Costa Rica, but his family had property in the Mojave Desert. It was a compound in the middle of nowhere, made of lost-and-found objects, caravans, motorcycles, and even a shaping bay.

It’s a place we've all spent time and in one way or another, helped to shape our careers in film. Long before it became our creative home, this land was, and still is, home to the Mojave people, its original caretakers.

LBB> Tell us about up to three campaigns that epitomise what you do as a company.

Harrison> Specter’s ‘A Profound Obsession’.– This project is near and dear to our hearts – a somewhat serendipitous return to our docu, storytelling beginnings. We're big car fans at Mojave, and the Specter build ticks a lot of boxes for us all. Tanner Boyes is a master craftsman with incredible taste and style to complement this. We actually just won Best Promotional Film for this piece at the International Motor Film Awards.

​Triumph’s ‘For the ride’. – This was the first time we worked with Triumph and its agency, Drummond Central. As you can probably tell, we’re also massive motorcycle enthusiasts, and to work with a brand with such a long legacy was a true pleasure. It’s definitely an example of how we operate at Mojave, being able to lean on our passions and bring a level of authenticity to all our clients.

​Breitling’s ‘B01 Chronomat’.– We worked closely with the Breitling team to shape the creative behind this project, drawing overlaps between both machine and mechanical watch – seemingly opposite worlds, that, in actual fact, have a lot in common.

LBB> Give us a fun fact about your company.

Harrison> Each of our founders comes from a creative/athlete background, and this directly influences the work we produce. Lincoln is a director, Forrest a professional motorcycle racer, and myself a photographer and producer. We love the opportunity to be collaborative with both client and agency, and I truly believe it is what we bring to the table beyond just production that sets us apart from the crowd.

LBB> What are your strongest opinions about your industry?

Harrison> I think there’s so much visual noise out there now – endless content without much real thought behind it. What truly cuts through is authenticity, visuals and performances that mean something. We’ve been making images for decades, and we’re not interested in adding to the pile.

For us, it’s not just about making the final piece memorable, but making the process – collaborating with the agency and client – just as rewarding. It’s those memories on set or after a long day shooting that really stick with people, and we strive to make those unique.

LBB> What are you proudest of as a company?

Harrison> Building something from the ground up, by producing work you are proud of. I can look back on the work we've collectively made at Mojave, and I can wholeheartedly say each project we've been a part of has been both enjoyable and creatively fulfilling.

In this day and age, I think that's a rare sentiment to carry, but knowing we built this from the ground up, blood, sweat and tears, enjoying every moment of it, really embodies the Mojave ethos.

LBB> What are some upcoming projects our readers should keep an eye on?

Harrison> We have new work with Triumph Motorcycles and Drummond Central on the way. Shot across 14 days in multiple US states with director Nick Dean, it's a very special piece and has a scale to it unlike anything we've seen in the space. We're all incredibly proud and look forward to continuing to raise the bar creatively in the world of commercial automotive advertising work.

We also have a four-part campaign with Gameday Men's Health launching soon, directed by Parker Schmidt, that we’re incredibly proud of.